Technology

Australia Plans to Regulate ‘High-Risk’ AI. Here’s How to Do That Successfully

Federal Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic announced the Australian government’s response to the Safe and Responsible AI in Australia consultation. The response addresses feedback from last year’s consultation on artificial intelligence (AI). It received more than 500 submissions, noting “excitement for the opportunities” of AI tools, but also raising concerns about potential risks ...

Troy Oakes

AI digital business.

Japan Is Now the 5th Country to Land on the Moon

Japan landed its Smart Lander for Investigating the Moon, or SLIM, craft on the surface of our satellite on Jan. 20, 2024. Despite a power issue with the lander, the event holds political and technical importance. It’s the country’s first lunar landing — making it only the fifth country in the world to successfully land ...

Troy Oakes

Japan's SLIM lander.

What Is Credential Stuffing and How Can I Protect Myself?

Cyber-skullduggery is becoming the bane of modern life, with credential stuffing attacks being the most recent form. Australia’s prime minister has called it a “scourge,” and he is correct. In 2022–23, nearly 94,000 cyber crimes were reported in Australia, up 23 percent on the previous year. In the latest high-profile attack, around 15,000 customers of ...

Troy Oakes

A login page.

Smartphone Purchase Checklist: Ensuring You Get the Perfect New Phone

When investing in a new smartphone, it’s crucial to be vigilant about several details to ensure you get a product that’s worth your money. Here’s a comprehensive guide to what you should check after buying a new smartphone. How to purchase the perfect smartphone for you 1. Check the phone’s packaging The first step, whether ...

Mikel Davis

Display of new iPhones in an Apple Store.

Lockheed Martin Reveals X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft

NASA and Lockheed Martin formally debuted the agency’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft. Using this one-of-a-kind experimental airplane, NASA aims to gather data that could revolutionize air travel, paving the way for a new generation of commercial aircraft that can travel faster than the speed of sound. “This is a major accomplishment made possible only through ...

Troy Oakes

Lockheed Martin's X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits on the apron outside Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility at dawn in Palmdale, California.

Is It OK to Let My Kids Watch the Same Show Over and Over Again?

Do you find your children asking to watch the same TV shows and movies, or play the same video games over and over (and over again)? Perhaps you also think it would be better if they had a more varied screen-time diet. “Are you sure you want Frozen again? You’ve already seen it 20 times!” ...

Troy Oakes

Children watching a video in bed.

2023 Was the Year of Generative AI. What Can We Expect in 2024?

In 2023, artificial intelligence (AI) truly entered our daily lives. The latest data shows four in five teenagers in the United Kingdom are using generative AI tools. About two-thirds of Australian employees report using generative AI for work. At first, many people used these tools because they were curious about generative AI or wanted to ...

Troy Oakes

Artificial intelligence.

7 Ways to Reuse Your Old Cell Phones

Many people replace their cell phones every 2 to 3 years. The old cell phones are put away somewhere, and when it’s time to declutter, they’re just thrown away as scrap, but there are many ways to reuse your old cell phones. The growing number of apps makes it easier to repurpose them without keeping ...

David Jirard

A pile of old cell phones.